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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.45, 420.68 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.45, 420.68 and 136.13 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.45 : 420.68 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.45/420.68 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.45x = 420.68 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.45x = 57,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267.17/280.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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